GL-12 Solderless Breadboard Professional 830-Point Project Board
The GL-12 Project Board is a high-quality, full-size solderless breadboard designed for advanced electronic circuit prototyping and educational testing. Featuring 830 tie-points and a rugged ABS housing, it provides a stable platform for developing complex projects with microcontrollers, integrated circuits, and discrete components without the need for soldering.
Key Performance Features
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830-Point Total Capacity: Optimized for large-scale designs with 630 tie-points in the main terminal area and 200 tie-points across four dedicated power distribution rails.
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High-Grade Nickel Contacts: Equipped with precision-engineered nickel spring clips that ensure low contact resistance and high durability for thousands of component insertions.
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Integrated Power Rails: Features full-length side rails clearly marked for positive and negative connections, allowing for organized power routing throughout the entire board.
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Alphanumeric Navigation: Printed coordinates (rows 1–63 and columns a–j) allow for rapid component placement and simplify the process of following circuit diagrams.
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Modular Interlocking System: Includes molded-in dovetail tabs, enabling multiple boards to be connected side-by-side or end-to-end for massive prototyping environments.
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Standard 0.1" Pitch: Fully compatible with all standard Dual In-line Package (DIP) ICs, transistors, and jumper wires.
Technical Specifications
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Tie-Point Count: 830 Points.
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Internal Material: High-quality Nickel-plated spring clips.
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Housing Material: Impact-resistant white ABS plastic.
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Backing: Self-adhesive foam pad for secure mounting to workstations or robot chassis.
Typical Applications
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Arduino & MCU Prototyping: The standard choice for building sensor arrays and motor control circuits for Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or ESP32 projects.
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Educational Training: An essential tool for electronics classrooms to teach circuit logic and component behavior safely.
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Hardware Debugging: Quickly isolate and test specific circuit sub-systems before committing to a final PCB design.
Top 3 Customer Questions & Concerns �
� What is the difference between the GL-12 and standard MB-102 boards? The GL-12 is part of a specific project series known for high-durability nickel contacts, whereas standard boards may use different plating. Both share the same 830-point layout.
Can I use this for high-voltage projects? No. These boards are strictly for low-voltage DC electronics. For safety, do not exceed 30V or high current levels that could melt the internal plastic housing.
� Why are my wires loose? Ensure you are using solid-core jumper wires. Stranded wire will not grip correctly and can damage the internal nickel clips, leading to intermittent signal failures.
